Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Senior care workers Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Senior care workers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £7,379 more per year (25% higher)
vs

Senior care workers

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSenior care workersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£29,184+£7,379
Mean Annual£38,478£28,949+£9,529
Monthly£3,047£2,432+£615
Weekly£703£561+£142
Hourly£17.58£14.03+£3.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSenior care workers
10th (Entry)£26,038£15,633
25th£30,765£23,815
50th (Median)£36,563£29,184
75th£44,259£34,585
90th (Senior)£0£40,366
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Senior care workers?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Senior care workers earns £29,184 — a difference of £7,379 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Senior care workers?
The difference is £7,379 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Senior care workers?
From a salary perspective, Metal machining setters and setter-operators offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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